Re: [1072] very important info
My experience: If you think there is even a slight chance you might be going to the "pokey", wear something warm, with no t-shirt underneath. For some reason they like to strip you down to only one layer before they put you in the tank. If you are wearing a t-shirt underneath, that's what you are going in with. Holding tanks are freezing cold!
Don't drink the Cool-Aid! It may be an urban myth, but the regulars from my last visit said it contains saltpeter. The stuff that makes your johnson soft. Whatever cash you had on you, will be given back to you in the form of a check, which makes it difficult if you are released after hours and need cash for a cab or to get your vehicle out of the city impound.
If you feel the urge to take a swing at one of the guards, you will find yourself on your back being beat up by every guard in the building. I saw this happen, and it ain't funny. You will spend the remainder of your stay sitting in one of those chairs they transported Hannibal Lector in.
Oh yea, crack heads seem to have an uncontrollable itch in their neck and face area. Stay away from them. They usually won't bother you until chow time. Then they will wart the hell out of you for your food.
Remember, or as someone else said, write phone numbers on your arm. However, the last time I was in, they had numbers to many bail bondsmen on the wall next to the phone, but that may not be the case in your county.
lastly, a night in the pokey can be fun and creative. We played soccer with a roll of toilet paper!!
Have fun!!
Rod